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    Oak Bistro

    1287 Cambridge Street

    Cambridge, MA 02139


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    Summer Dinner Menu

    SMALL BITES

    • Buttermilk Fried Oysters

      Sesame Cucumber & Fennel Salad, Lime Sriracha Aioli **Contains: Dairy, Gluten, & Sesame**

      $13.00
    • Crispy Halloumi

      Tzatziki Yogurt, Sriracha Chili Sauce & Mint Oil. **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**

      $11.00
    • Watermelon Feta & Mint

      Whipped Feta, Mint Oil, Toasted Hazelnuts, Microgreens, Honey Drizzle. (GF) DF - without Whipped Feta **Contains: Dairy and Tree Nuts**

      $16.00
    • Braised Short Rib Croquettes

      Red Onion Marmalade, Truffle Aioli, Aged Manchego Cheese. **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**

      $12.00
    • Buttermilk Ricotta Cornbread

      Lemon Zest, Peach Marmalade, Sea Salt. **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**

      $9.00
    • Lobster Corn Chowder

      Spicy Brioche Croutons, Chives. **Contains: Dairy, Gluten, CC not Okay** GF - without croutons.

      $18.00

    FOR THE TABLE

    • Mango Arugula Salad

      Melted Brie, Bacon Onion Jam, Mix Greens, Mint Aioli

      $18.00
    • Peach Caprese Salad

      Calabro Burrata, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, Arugula, Sea Salt, 20-Year Balsamic (GF) **Basil Pesto is NUT FREE**

      $21.00
    • Dee's Artichoke Hearts Cakes

      Horseradish Tartar Sauce, Red Watercress, Chive Oil. (VG, VEG, DF). **Contains: Gluten**

      $15.00
    • Lamb Sliders

      Onion & Bacon Jam, Fresh Arugula, Tzatziki Sauce, Cheddar, Cajun Potato Chips. **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**

      $19.00
    • Za'atar Naan Bread

      Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Spread, Crumbled Feta, Pickled Red Onion, Wild Mushrooms, Fresh Arugula, Chili Oil. **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**

      $19.00
    • Spanish Octopus

      Confit Golden Potatoes, Pickled Red Onions, Lemon Aioli, Tomato Relish, Chili Oil (DF, GF)

      $20.00
    • OAK Wings

      House-Made Stick Honey Chili Sauce or Sweet & Savory Hoisin Sauce, Blue Cheese Dressing, Scallions. **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**

      $15.00
    • Steamed Wild Mussels Frites

      White Wine Lemon Broth, Shallots, Tomatoes, Saffron Spicy Butter, Hand-Cut French Fries

      $18.00
    • Oak’s Picnic Platter

      Whipped Zest Ricotta Cheese, Fig Marmalade, Bread & Butter Pickles, Grilled Ciabatta, Prosciutto di Parma, Aged Balsamic, Sea Salt **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**

      $22.00
    • Thousand-Layer Crispy Potato Pavé

      Layers of Crispy Potato, Shaved Pecorino Cheese, Brava Sauce & Chives. (GF & VEG) **Contains: Dairy**

      $13.00

    ENTREE

    • Summer Risotto

      Wild Mushrooms, Grilled Asparagus, Summer Yellow Squash, Parmigiano Reggiano, Chives (GF, VEG). **Contains: Dairy**

      $27.00
    • Long Island Duck Confit

      Bacon-Apple Sweet Potato Hash, Wilted Arugula, Port Wine Reduction (DF, GF).

      $31.00
    • French Dip Panini

      Slow Braised Beef, Gruyère, Caramelized Onions, Hand-Cut Fries, Au Jus.

      $21.00
    • Garden Fresh

      Wild Mushrooms, Confit Tomatoes, Basil Pesto, Artichokes, Burrata. **Basil Pesto is NUT FREE** **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**

      $32.00
    • Prime 10 oz Bavette Steak

      10 oz Grilled Grass-Fed Prime Bavette Steak, Rosemary Confit Potatoes, Red Watercress, Grilled Asparagus, Crispy Onion Rings, Chimichurri Sauce. **Contains: Dairy & Gluten** GF - without Onion Rings & Pan Seared Potatoes

      $43.00
    • Seared Sea Scallops

      Summer Risotto, Wild Mushrooms, Asparagus, Lemon Butter Sauce, Microgreens, Chive Oil (GF). DF – Without butter sauce, served with lemon vinaigrette

      $36.00
    • House-Roasted Half Chicken

      Garlic-Scallions Mashed Potatoes, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Lemon-Herb Pan Sauce (GF) **Contains: Dairy ** DF - without dairy

      $32.00
    • Pan-Roasted Arctic Char

      Saffron Vegetable Couscous, Braised Spinach, Lemon Vinaigrette, Basil Oil. DF - without butter GF - served with Risotto

      $34.00
    • Farm-To-Table Burger

      Prime 8oz Grass-Fed Burger, Rosemary Caramelized Onion, House Made Pickles, Choice of Vermont Sharp Cheddar, Great Hill Blue, or Swiss Cheese. Served with Hand-Cut Fries.

      $23.00
    • Pappardelle Braised Short Rib Ragu

      Confit Tomatoes, Spinach, Parmigiano Reggiano & 20 Yr. Balsamic. VEG - without short rib & sauce. GF- served with Penne **Contains: Dairy & Gluten**

      $29.00

    SIDES

    • Fried Sunny Side Up Egg

      $4.00
    • Cucumber Tajin

      Lime & Sea Salt. DF, GF, CC OK

      $4.00
    • Grilled Asparagus

      Lemon Vinaigrette (GF, DF, VEG)

      $10.00
    • Baby Salad

      Sherry-Thyme Honey Vinaigrette DF GF VEG **Contains: Dairy**

      $9.00
    • Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

      Cranberry, Balsamic Glaze, Chili Flakes. DF, GF, CC OK.

      $9.00
    • Roasted Garlic Broccolini

      GF, VG, VEG, DF - without butter

      $10.00
    • Parmesan & Garlic Fries

      Served with Truffle Aioli. **Contains: Dairy, Gluten, CC Not OK**

      $10.00
    • Chef's Favorite Hand-Cut Fries

      Tossed in Hot Sauce, Served with Ranch Dressing. **Contains: Dairy, Gluten, CC Not Ok**

      $11.00
    • Hand-Cut Fries

      $8.00
    • Onion Rings

      Served with Lime-Sriracha Aioli **Contains: Dairy, Gluten, CC Not OK**

      $9.00
    • Cajun Potato Chips

      $9.00

    KIDS MENU

    • Kid's Pizza

      Tomato Sauce & Cheese. **Contains: Dairy, Gluten, CC ok**

      $13.00
    • Kid's Chicken Fingers

      Served with Fries.

      $13.00
    • Kid's Fish Fingers

      Served with Hand-Cut Fries. **Contains: Dairy, Gluten, CC Not OK**

      $13.00
    • Kid's Pasta

      Tomato Sauce & Cheese, or Butter & Cheese.

      $13.00

    SWEET FINISH

    • Banana Beignets

      Deep Fried Dough, Covered with Sugar & Cinnamon Powder, Warm Caramel Sauce on the Side. **Contains: Dairy, Gluten**

      $12.00
    • Vanilla Panna Cotta

      Berries Compote DF, GF *Contains Tree Nut

      $13.00
    • Key Lime Pie

      Served with Limoncello Whipped Cream. **Contains: Gluten & Dairy**

      $14.00
    • Chocolate Crunch Cookie

      Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce. (DF, Vegan). **Contains: Gluten**

      $15.00
    • Ice Cream

      Flavor of the Day Ice Cream served with Homemade Caramel Sauce.

      $6.00
      OUT OF STOCK

    Sauces

    Sauce

    • Bravas Sauce

      $2.00
    • Chili Sauce

      $2.00
    • Horseradish Tartar Sauce

      $2.00
    • Hot Sauce

      $2.00
    • Smoked Barbecue Sauce

      $3.00
    • Orange Pan Sauce

      $2.00
    • Truffle Pan Sauce

      $2.00
    • Port Wine Gastrique

      $2.00
    • Chimichurri Sauce

      $2.00
    • Roasted Shallots Bourbon Pan Sauce

      $2.00
    • Tzatziki Sauce

      $2.00

    Aioli

    • Barbecue Aioli

      $3.00
    • Chipotle Aioli

      $3.00
    • Horseradish Aioli

      $3.00
    • Lemon Aioli

      $3.00
    • Truffle Aioli

      $3.00

    Other

    • Apple Cider Dressing

      $2.00
    • Au Jus Pan Sauce

      $3.00
    • Blue Cheese Dressing

      $2.00
    • Caramel Sauce

      $2.00
    • Maple Syrup

      $2.00
    • Meye Lemon Vinaigrette Sauce

      $2.00
    • Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese

      $1.00
    • Pecorino Cheese

      $1.00
    • Red Onion Marmalade

      $2.00
    • Side Of Bread

      $3.00
    • Side of Gluten Free Bread

      $3.00
    • Vermont Maple Whipping Butter

      $2.00
    • White Wine Citrus Broth

      $3.50
    • Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

      $2.00
    • Zest Honey Yogurt Dressing

      $2.00
    • Tomato-Shallots Basil Salsa

      $2.00
    • Lemon Vinaigrette

      $2.00

    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 12:00 am
    Monday11:00 am - 12:00 am
    Tuesday11:00 am - 12:00 am
    Wednesday11:00 am - 12:00 am
    Thursday11:00 am - 12:00 am
    Friday11:00 am - 12:00 am
    Saturday11:00 am - 12:00 am
    Restaurant info

    Welcome to Oak Bistro, Cambridge's newest dining destination at Inman Square Cambridge, MA. Discover American cuisine with a modern twist, inspired by global flavors. Our warm and inviting atmosphere is perfect for young professionals, students, and families seeking a memorable culinary journey. With a chef-driven approach, we bring diverse cultural influences, attention to detail, and adaptability to create innovative and delicious dishes. Join us in creating lasting memories while sustaining our local community.

    Location

    1287 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02139

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